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There's part of a chapter in TSG calling out those who read the title of his book and assume that he's criticising morality/intention. All of the observable con
by bubblyworld 2y ago
There's part of a chapter in TSG calling out those who read the title of his book and assume that he's criticising morality/intention. All of the observable consequences of Wilson's group selection can be derived from gene selection, it's a lower-level theory (which, again, is discussed at length in TSG, as is cooperation).
- macrael 2y agoFrom my recollection Wilson would disagree! Pretty sure he devotes part of that book to talking about how he doesn't think pure gene selection bubbles up to eusociality and that it's actually a little something else
- bubblyworld 2y agoHe has a lot of experimental weight to overcome, like gene selection predicting exact sex ratios in eusocial insects, for instance. I should give his argument a try though, you're right.